B.C. vineyards, orchards getting up to $70M for climate-resilient replant
"This $70 million replanting program should hopefully go a long way to getting growers of fruits in our province back on their feet," Premier David Eby said.
Canada
Mar 13
Pacific Coastal Airlines announces Kelowna-Comox route
Starting June 25, the airline said it will make the flight between Kelowna and Comox available between Sunday and Friday. It will be on a Beechcraft 1900.
Canada
Apr 15
Kelowna to host Canadian Country Music Awards in 2025
According to the CCMA, this will be the third time Country Music Week will be hosted in B.C., but the first time in the Okanagan.
Canada
Apr 16
Coalition releases ‘textbook’ on fish farm science as Ottawa mulls extending licences
The 500-page guide was produced by the BC Salmon Farmers' Association, the Coalition of First Nations for Finfish Stewardship and the B.C. Centre for Aquatic Health Sciences.
Economy
Apr 5
BC Hydro launches call for private wind, solar power producers to feed grid
The Crown corporation said it needs another 3,000 gigawatt hours of electricity annually, enough to power the equivalent of 270,000 homes or a million electric vehicles.
Economy
Apr 3
Ottawa’s cap is a ‘reallocation’ of international students. Which provinces will gain?
While some provinces will see drastic decreases in the number of international students, others might actually see their numbers rise despite an overall national cap.
Canada
Apr 10
Beloved steam train in B.C. heritage town being parked for 2024
The review will include a mechanical assessment, a review of the safety system and operating practices.
Canada
Apr 14
Federal government reaches $7M settlement with ?aqam First Nation in B.C.
The federal government and a British Columbia First Nation have reached a $7-million settlement over a lumber grievance that dates back to 1942.
Politics
Apr 4
‘If the Canucks are scoring, the drinks are pouring’: Businesses, fans buzzing for playoffs
The Vancouver Canucks still have one more regular-season game to play, but fans and businesses in the city are already gearing up for their Stanley Cup playoff run.
Sports
6 hours
Feel-good Friday: Global BC’s highlights of the week
An iconic arm-wrestler, Canada's first Filipino immigrant's B.C. roots and an exhibit by a Vancouver graffiti artist are among the good news stories we're sharing this week.
Trending
Apr 12
New zero-emission truck centre in Kelowna, B.C. breaks ground at YLW
Velocity Truck Centres Canada broke ground on a 41,000-square-foot facility at the Kelowna, B.C., airport Friday to support sales and service of zero-emission trucks.
Economy
Apr 13
Alberta bus company seeks government help as European carrier launches in Alberta
FlixBus will offer four daily routes between Edmonton and Calgary and two daily schedules between Lethbridge and Calgary.
Canada
Apr 5
Some premiers would rather ‘complain’ than make carbon price alternative: Trudeau
Liberal Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey is calling for an emergency meeting of Canada's leaders to talk about alternatives to the carbon price.
Canada
Apr 1
Vancouver has highest fuel prices and highest fuel tax in North America, expert says
Prices in Metro Vancouver rose to $201.9 a litre on average Monday morning, with the carbon tax increase accounting for about three cents of that jump.
Economy
Apr 1
Carbon price increase officially comes into effect despite controversy
The Liberal government's planned carbon price hike has been met with contention from premiers, mainly regarding worries about putting additional financial strain on Canadians.
Canada
Apr 1
BCHL All-Star Weekend provides economic boost for Penticton, B.C.
Last year when Penticton hosted the BCHL All-Star Weekend, the city says it saw an economic spinoff of $287,000.
Economy
Jan 21
B.C. wine industry at a crossroads after ‘catastrophic’ losses
After two consecutive winters with widespread crop losses due to cold weather, B.C. wine producers are having to rebuild and reimagine the future.
Canada
Mar 15
A first look at ‘The Last of Us’ set in B.C., as filming for hit HBO show underway
Filming has begun on season two of the hit HBO show, starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey after moving from Alberta for season one.
Entertainment
Mar 7
How much will 2026 World Cup cost B.C.? Unknown budget back in the spotlight
The B.C. minister responsible for the FIFA event in Vancouver says the province will provide cost update within the next few weeks. The last estimate was up to $260 million.
Politics
Mar 14
B.C. wine industry gathers in Okanagan to discuss future
'It’s really just a time to take a temperature of what's going on,' Wine Growers BC president and CEO Miles Prodan said.
Canada
Mar 13
